Juror's Statement

This handsome body of work exhibited here is a wondrous collection of the best ISAP artists. Their imagination and investment in their craft is commendable and represents the intentions of our first and official exhibit of the International Society of Acrylic Painters.

I have noticed that successful artists set their goals when it comes to expressing what they feel compelled to say. As a juror, I look for the artist's commitment in realizing their aspirations. I ask myself if their art experience and individual commitment was ordinary or was it exceptional. It's what I call the "WOW" Factor. The top award winners in this exhibit all stopped me in my tracks and stood out amongst the rest with a big WOW.

Although I tend to lean toward the risk-takers, I juried the art not on style, execution or skill level, but rather on artistic vision and the artist's own passion for creating and communicating their vision.

In my opinion, these wining artists are gifted people who see beyond the ordinary. I responded to art that draws me in, the ones I keep coming back to.

What is that something that draws me in? It's their passion for their art. Beethoven commented that it is not technique or skill level that matters...it's the passion.

A painting which did not receive an award did not simply because other art work stood out as "best." This competition was juried from all skill levels. That is what makes this show so superb. I have always said that if only the best birds int he forest sang, the trees would be very quiet.

I am honored to have been your juror for a such a dignified and expressive show.

Signed, R. Burridge

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Expectation
24 x 18 in., acrylic on canvas

Robert Burridge

Growth

Carol Jacobsen
ISAP Award, $1000

Here Comes Summer

Marjorie Rauch
Juror's Choice Award, Robert Burridge Studio, $250

Norman

Ruth Canada
Daler-Rowney Award, $1000 merchandise

The Porch Just Before Lunch

Kathleen Elsey
Masterpiece Artist Canvas Award, $1000 merchandise

Take Off

Kerne Erickson
M. Graham & Co. Award, $1000 merchandise

What's Up

Sally C. Evans
H. K. Holbein Award, $1000 merchandise

Channel Island

Richard M. Greene
Savoir-Faire Award, $500 merchandise

Summer Byway

Jerry Smith
Black Horse Fine Art Supply Award, $500 merchandise

Transcend

Philip Hua
Savoir-Faire Award, $500 merchandise

Sweet Bed of Creek

Jill Peckelun
The Artist's Magazine Award, $250

Awareness Is the Coming Together

Lori Sears
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Award, $200 merchandise

My Son the Marine

Patricia Davis
Connoisseur Brushes Award, $100 merchandise
Kroma Artist Acrylics Award, $100 merchandise

Winter Warmth

Louis O'Keefe
Jerry's Artarama Award, $100 merchandise
Kroma Artist Acrylics Award, $50 merchandise

Melting Snow

Beatriz Welch
Plein Air Magazine Award

[According to a blog of the International Plein Air Painters,
Plein Air Magazine is no longer published.]